Cotton Plan Aligns Farmers Union With 18 Railroads
In Dallas on November 3 D Neill state president signed with 18 railroads to extend switches to union warehouses, enabling about 2,000,000 bales of Texas cotton to move directly to Galveston for export or to New York. Railroads and warehouse group join to streamline delivery and reduce handling, despite opposition from foreign buyers and compress interests.
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Warehouse Association
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New York
New Orleans
Photo of George Arvine on cover of new song
A photo of George Arvine with his wife and their little son will grace the cover of a forthcoming song titled A Story of the Simple Life. Words by Sydney Jerome, a vaudeville performer, music by Roy L. Burch of Indianapolis, and published by Wulschner Stewart Music Co. The piece, released next week, bids fair to become a popular hit.
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the Majestic
Lockman
Sydney Jerome
Roy L. Burch
Indianapolis
Wulschner-Stewart Music Company
Cures Eczema Quickly New Drug Posiam Expanded Availability
Since its discovery a year ago the new drug posiam has cured thousands of eczema cases and other skin ailments. Dispensers now offer a fifty cent size for small quantities, available at Weber Drug etc, or by ordering from Emergency Laboratories New York. Two weekly applications heal itching and largely cure chronic cases, with overnight results for milder skin troubles. free samples still offered on request.
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Nanopolis
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New York City
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Washington Reporter Tells Tales From Venezuela
Louis Brownlow, a Washington journalist, returns from a two month tour of inquiry into the land of Castro. He plans to publish impressions of Venezuela and its people, sharing stories from an interview with Carmelo Castro. Castro boasted of 140 brothers. the elder Castro reportedly fathered about 60 more children.
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Washington
Louis Brownlow
Venezuela
Faulty house connection noted in junior inspector report
A Subordinate inspector’s report to his chief in the telephone service describes a faulty house connection. It notes a wire with no outside exposure and instructs placing inside wire outside and outside inside, requesting more outside for inside.
Children’s party zoo games in Weensington
At a Weensington children’s party the hostess led a game of choosing animal roles. Carrie would be an elephant, Reggie a tiger, Gillian a lion, and a shy child whispered he would be a “p-please” tiger before stopping at sic.
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Weensington
Sorre
Carrie
Painting the Town Red Origins in London News Claim
A London News excerpt discusses slang origin myths around the phrase painting the town red. It cites Cockney roots linked to a wind influenced tale and mentions Dante’s Inferno style depictions of Francesca and Paolo as symbols of sin and consequence.
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London News
Fooling the Major at the Officer Mess
During territorial maneuvers an officer bragged he could fire 20 shots at 1000 yards and name each result. He shot, claimed Miss each time, then revealed he was aiming for cigars. The ruse fooled Maj. B and the mess won the wager with cigars.
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Sapinpaw in Kentucky Politics Explained
The Mobile Register comments on editors in Kentucky using mock lexicons in campaign criticism. Terms like sapinpaw cebenable incongruvial and saspigneant appear, causing mystification and a dilemma for critics who fear legal action or violence.
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Mobile Register
Minstrel Star Relates Comic Trunk Delay Tale
Indianapolis performer Grend berthe Herron recounted a delaying mishap when trunks with her makeup arrived late at the Grand. She pressed on in street dress with borrowed makeup, recalling a former appearance and a brisk depot dash after a wardrobe change.
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Indianapolis
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Rochester
Thurston Opens New Illusion Program At Park Theater
Park Theater presents Mr. Howard Thurston with an all new illusion show. A 26‑member company, extensive props and equipment mark a high outlay as Thurston aims to astonish audiences. The touring conjurer, praised by the famed Kellar on retirement, is billed to delight locals starting Thursday matinee.
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Thurston
Part Theater
Nestlir
Hall of Fame
Kellar
New York City
Thineston
Are You a Mason and Brown of Harverd at Majestic
Forepaugh company presents Are You a Mason at the Majestic with huge crowds and strong applause as tickets sell fast for the week. Next week the theatre plans Brown of Harverd starring Harry Woodruff, a lively play full of youth and sentiment, promising a powerful dramatic run.
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Forepaugh
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Harverd
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Cancer Cure Claim Promises Quick Home Treatment
An advertisement touts a claimed cancer cure in 10 to 20 days with guaranteed success after doctors allegedly gave up. It urges readers to self-treat at home or visit a sanitarium, and offers a free coupon to obtain the treatment. The pitch stresses reliability and broad testimonials from banks and firms.
Free cancer coupon offer from Curry Cancer Cure Co
An advertisement promises a free cancer coupon to anyone suffering from cancer. Readers are instructed to mail their name and address to Pr. Curry Cancer Cure Co at Curry Sanitarium in Lebanon Ohio, or contact E W Remacy via box 543 for private inquiry.
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Obio
Brown of Harvard Comes to Forepaugh Majestic
The Forepaugh company presents Brown of Harvard at the Majestic with songs race college pranks and love episodes. A novelty in the season the production promises careful staging and stirring dramatic scenes that Indianapolis audiences will savor as one of the most glorious plays.
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Empire Theater Delivers Eva Tanguay Impersonation by Maud Clark
Maud Clark, of the Clark sisters, performs a vivid Eva Tanguay impersonation in the Tiger Lilies at the Empire Theater this week. She captures Tanguay's “I Don’t Care” with dash and encores, and her personal presence outshines the real star. The Clark sisters offer a lively vaudeville act with standout Bowers types that amuse the audience.
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Eva
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Tanguay
Miss Tanguay
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One Purpose Strangers Confront Mrs O'Toole at Door
A doorway incident unfolds as Mrs O'Toole blocks entry with a rough stick. A polite stranger asks for Mr. UW Tole, prompting Mrs L to reply with a muttered name. The exchange ends with a tense pause as residents assess the encounter.
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Everyphia L.euger
Foolish Friendship Cartoon Critique Sparks Campaign Banter
A candidate condemns circulating cartoons as hideous while his wife questions the view. The Washington Star notes the exchange as campaign imagery appears on banners.
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